Laurence A. Cogle

Lerwick Bowls club in Gilbertson Park, 1930's. Back Row: T. Hendry, John Duthie (Dentist), Laurence A. Cogle, ?, Jimmy Macintosh, Mathewson (Tailor), Feint (Coastgaurd). 2nd Row: Robert Blance (former Provost), Henry Mouat (Tods LTD), George Inkster (Shop Keeper), John T. J. Sinclair, ?, George H. Duffin (Pearl Insurance) Front Row: ?, William Halcrow, ?, Jimmy Houston, Peter Laurenson (Shop Keeper), L Dalziel Sr (Painter), L.Robertson (Shop Keepter), Tommy Nicolson, ?
Photo from Shetland Museum.

Laurence A. Cogle (b. 9 December 1884, Houlland, North Roe, Northmavine, d. 24 April 1960, Lerwick) was a shipping clerk and Lerwick Town Councillor between 1925 and 1936.

Town Council Obituary Notes

For a number of years, his tall, outstanding figure had been part and parcel of the business life of Lerwick, centered around Victoria Pier.

Political Career

• Lerwick Town Council Election November 1925
• Lerwick Town Council Election November 1928
• Lerwick Town Council Election November 1931
• Lerwick Town Council Election November 1934

External Links

• Bayanne genealogy page